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Frontend developer hiring cliff becomes reality as Spacey sees AI impact on site

Spacey, which operates the DIO freelance matching service, said on Sunday that automation of frontend implementation driven by the spread of AI is advancing quickly in the field, sharply reducing demand for hiring and outsourcing frontend developers. It said demand is rising for AI engineers and full-stack workers. The company said UI automation by AI coding tools is reducing the amount of work that must be split among multiple people and is being seen first in outsourcing and freelance markets.

Finance

Gold prices near record eighth straight monthly gain as five variables sway market

International gold prices are nearing a record run of eight consecutive monthly gains as investors seek safe-haven assets amid macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical risks. Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi warned markets are becoming more unstable and a meaningful sell-off could be triggered, with risks spanning stocks, corporate bonds, crypto and precious metals. Analysts point to growth, sticky inflation, geopolitical tension, China-related supply shortages and vulnerabilities in bond markets.